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Rethinking the representation of mental illness | Blake Ochoa | TEDxLakeTravisHigh

Blake Ochoa poignantly takes on the topic of suicide, mental illness, and the impacts of media on creating a negative stigma about mental illness in our society. He argues that not only does media’s portrayal and handling of mental illness not help those who suffer from mental illness, but it in fact perpetuates and exacerbates the struggle of those who suffer from it, hindering them from feeling open and safe enough to seek help. Blake is a junior at LTHS, an NHS member, debate captain, and President of the FFA. When he's not working on school activities, he is most likely googling pictures of dogs. This is his first time speaking at a TED event, but one of many public speaking events he's enjoyed being a part of. He looks forward using the TEDx stage to speak about what he is passionate about. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx